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Short Breaks for Disabled Children and Young People

London Borough of Lambeth · Local authority

In brief

London Borough of Lambeth has announced plans to buy care and healthcare work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £9,702,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 years, up to 6 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 30 bids per contract for this buyer (from 24 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Short Breaks Services provide children and young people with opportunities to take part in positive activities, develop independence, build friendships and achieve personal outcomes, while also providing families and carers with a break from their caring responsibilities. Services can include community-based activities, group provision, specialist support and holiday activities, depending on the needs and interests of the child or young person and their family.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 088069-2026
  2. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 088260-2026

About the buyer

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From notice 088069-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 17 September 2026, last updated 17 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.